Rodrigo Hernández Cascante was born on the 22nd of June 1996, The young star is also known as Rodri or Rodrigo, and he is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the Spain national team.Information Guide Nigeria

Club career

Villarreal

Report has it that Rodrigo Hernández who was born in Madrid, Rodri joined Atlético Madrid’s youth setup in 2007 aged 11, from CF Rayo Majadahonda. Released in 2013 due to a “lack of physical strength”, he subsequently signed with Villarreal CF.Information Guide Nigeria

However, on the 7th of February 2015, while still a junior, Rodri made his senior debut for the reserves, coming on as a late substitute in a 3–1 away win against RCD Espanyol B in the Segunda División B. The midfielder was handed his first start 15 days later, in a 2–0 victory at Real Zaragoza BInformation Guide Nigeria

The young midfielder made his first-team debut on 17 December 2015, starting in a 2–0 home win against SD Huesca for that season’s Copa del Rey. His first La Liga appearance was on the 17th of April 2016, when he came on as a second-half substitute for Denis Suárez in a 2–1 away loss to Rayo Vallecano. Then on the 4th of December 2017, having already established himself as a regular, Rodri renewed his contract until 2022. As a matter of fact, he scored his first goal in the Spanish top level on 18 February 2018, the opener in a 1–1 away draw against RCD Espanyol.Information Guide Nigeria

Atlético Madrid

However, on the 24th of May 2018, Rodri returned to Atlético after the club reached an agreement with Villarreal for his transfer. The young star signed a five-year contract with the Madrid side, for a fee in the region of €20 million plus 5 million in variables. Rodri made his debut on the 15th of August in the 2018 UEFA Super Cup in Tallinn, playing the first 71 minutes of a 4–2 extra-time win over city rivals Real Madrid.NYSC Portal

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Manchester City

2019–20 season

It was reported by ESPN that on the 3rd of July 2019, Manchester City met the terms of Rodri’s £62.6 million release clause, enabling him to buy out the remainder of his contract with Atlético and leave the club. The report has it that the transfer was a new record transfer fee paid by Manchester City. He signed a five-year contract.

The holding midfielder made his debut in the 2019 FA Community Shield on 4 August at Wembley Stadium, playing the full 90 minutes as City won on penalties against Liverpool after a 1–1 draw. The midfielder made his Premier League debut against West Ham United six days later in a 5–0 away win, and on the 14th of September he scored his first goal as consolation in a 3–2 away defeat by Norwich City.NYSC Portal

2020–21 season

Again, on the 13th of February 2021, Rodri scored City’s first goal in the game from a penalty, in a 3–0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.

2022–23 season

Rodri agreed on a deal on the 12 of July 2022, to extend his contract with Manchester City until 2027.

International career

BBC report has it that after Rodri played for Spain at under-16, under-19 and under-21 levels, Rodri was first selected by the full side on 16 March 2018 for two friendlies with Germany and Argentina. The young star made his debut five days later, replacing Thiago Alcântara late in the 1–1 draw against Germany in Düsseldorf. And on the 24th of May 2021, Rodri was included in Luis Enrique’s 24-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.

Rodri’s salary

Rodri signed a six-year, $57 million contract with Manchester City F.C. Rodri’s salary per year is $7.5 million.NYSC Portal

Rodri’s net worth

Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante is one of the wealthiest and most famous football players. According to Forbes update, his net worth is estimated to be around $15.6 million.NYSC Portal

Honours

Atlético Madrid

UEFA Super Cup: 2018

Manchester City

Premier League: 2020–21, 2021–22

EFL Cup: 2019–20, 2020–21

FA Community Shield: 2019NYSC Portal

UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2020–21

Spain U19

UEFA European Under-19 Championship: 2015

Spain U21

UEFA European Under-21 Championship runner-up: 2017

Spain

UEFA Nations League runner-up: 2020–21NYSC Portal

Individual

Premier League Goal of the Month: November 2021

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